A Critical Analysis of Plato’s Philosophical Thought: A Geographical Approach

Author(s)	Dr. Joyeeta Saha
Country	India
Abstract	This paper aims to critically analysis Plato as a philosopher of Geography. Plato’s contribution as a philosopher towards the growth of geographical science is also a part of the analysis. Plato’s conception about earth and regions put such impact on the study of Geography. Plato analysed geographical conditions as factors of development of society. His deep philosophical thought on climate, terrain, agricultural resources, locations and regions reveals connections between communities and nature. He put much emphasis on education, morality, political institutions, social organizations to shape a society. Plato’s concepts of Phaedo, Timaeus, environment, ideal state, influence of the sea still seeks critical analysis.
Keywords	epistemology, Plato’s philosophy, Geography.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-10-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.89065

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